The rights and freedoms of all countries to carry out activities in the Arctic in accordance with law must be fully respected, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday said, in response to claims of the US President Donald Trump on Sunday that taking over Greenland is necessary to prevent Russia or China from gaining control of the strategic Arctic territory. The US should not to use other countries as an excuse for pursuing its own selfish interests, Mao added.
China has consistently opposed interference in other countries' internal affairs, upheld that the sovereignty and security of all countries should be fully protected, and opposed the use or threat of force in international relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Monday's regular press conference, noting that hopefully all parties should do more to contribute to peace and stability in this region.
The one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a basic norm of international relations, as well as the political foundation for China-Africa relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday, in response to a question concerning that the Taiwan authorities claimed that the Taiwan-related content in the joint press release of the China-African Union strategic dialogue seriously distorted facts, undermined Taiwan's "sovereignty."
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul proposed to US President Donald Trump in Iceland prior his trip to the US the collaborative responses to potential "threat" posed by Russia and China in Arctic, under the NATO framework. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Arctic bears on the overall interests of the international community. China's activities in the Arctic aim to advance the peace, stability and sustainable development of the region and are in line with international law.
After friendly discussions between the diplomatic departments of China and Somalia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi adjusted the schedule of his visit. During his stay in Africa, Wang held a telephone talk with Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Dhaay. The Chinese Foreign Minister stated that China will as always support Somalia in safeguarding its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning noted when responding to a question on the postponement of Wang's visit to Somalia , which was scheduled on January 9, and whether that adjustment was due to security reasons.
We have always opposed interference in other countries' internal affairs and we have always maintained that the sovereignty and security of all countries should receive full protection under international law. We oppose the use of force or the threat of use of force in international relations. We call on all parties to do more things that are conducive to peace and stability in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated, when asked to comment on a media question noting that the protests in Iran have resulted in deaths and that US President Donald Trump threatened if Iran uses lethal force against protesters, he might strike Iran.
When asked about US president's new threats against the Cuban people and government, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at Monday's press briefing that China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and opposes external interference, urging the US to immediately cease its blockade, sanctions, and any form of coercion against Cuba, and to take more actions conducive to regional peace and stability.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will pay an official visit to China from January 14 to 17.
US President Donald Trump has renewed his claims on Sunday about taking Greenland as he described the region's defense is "basically two dogsleds." Recent series of threatening claims by the US have sparked strong opposition and concerns in Europe, as senior officials from multiple European countries spoke out once again to voice their criticism.
Cui Tiankai, former Chinese ambassador to the US, said on Sunday that Europe's biggest security threat does not come from any specific country, but from what he described as a "demon in its own mind," warning that outdated security thinking has become a self-inflicted source of insecurity.
US-EU tensions will continue to worsen as both sides are at fault with Washington's increasingly coercive policy expanding from targeting the Global South to European allies, while Europe's acceptance of US bullying on others—paired with resistance when such tactics are turned on itself—exposes a self-reinforcing double standard at the heart of the conflict, Yan Xuetong, honorary dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University, said at a forum titled "US Relations with Allies in the Trump 2.0 Era" under World Peace Forum Winter Series 2026 hosted by Tsinghua University on Sunday.
Cui Tiankai, former Chinese ambassador to the US, warned at a forum in Beijing on Sunday that if NATO truly extends its reach into Asia, it would mark the beginning of its decline.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his visit to Africa, held a phone conversation with Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Dhaay on local time Sunday, during which Wang reaffirmed China's consistent support for Somalia in safeguarding its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and expressed opposition against any attempts by "Somaliland" to collude with Taiwan authorities in seeking independence.
As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly prepares to visit China and restore trade and diplomatic ties, a latest poll suggests that more than half of Canadians say they support more trade with China, according to media reports.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Saturday announced measures to address the impacts of the border conflict with Thailand as recovery efforts intensify, according to Cambodian media.
The UK is in talks with European allies about deploying a military force to Greenland that would guard the Arctic region, media reported on Saturday, after US President Donald Trump claimed that the US will take Greenland the "hard way" if it can't do it the "easy way."
Tanzania and China have committed to synergizing the implementation of development strategies to boost common development, according to a joint press communique released on Saturday.
A sharing session aimed at promoting China-Africa people-to-people exchanges was held here on Thursday evening, attracting some 100 diplomats, Egyptian alumni of Chinese universities, and young representatives from China and Egypt.
China-Africa relations provide inspiration for other Global South countries, showing that cooperation can be built on the basis of mutual respect and shared benefits -- a framework that could gradually foster a more balanced and inclusive international order, said Juvenal Quicassa, an international relations expert from Angola.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Africa, continuing the unbroken 36-year tradition of Chinese foreign ministers selecting Africa as their first overseas destination each year. In Ethiopia, the top Chinese diplomat proposed multiple initiatives to further deepen China-Africa cooperation and shared development.
US President Donald Trump claimed that he doesn't need international law, in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, adding that his power as commander in chief is constrained only by his "own morality."
At a regular press briefing of China's Foreign Ministry on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, responding to a question from a foreign media outlet about South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's upcoming visit to Japan, said that Lee's visit is a matter between South Korea and Japan and "I would not comment on it." "What I want to say is that exchanges between countries should be conducive to promoting regional peace and stability," Mao said.
In response to a media inquiry about latest claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the Taiwan question in an interview with The New York Times, in which he claimed that if China attempts to change the status quo in Taiwan during his term, he would be "very unhappy," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Friday's press briefing that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair, and resolving it is a matter for the Chinese people, brooking no external interference.
China attaches great importance to its relationship with Venezuela and has always maintained good communication and cooperation with the Venezuelan government, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday in response to a question about a social media post by Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez saying that she had met with the Chinese ambassador to Venezuela.
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, in Beijing on Friday.
In his annual address to French ambassadors at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron outlined France's foreign policy priorities, sharply criticizing the US for "gradually turning away" from some of its allies and "breaking free from international rules," while leveling criticisms and claims against China and Russia, according to a press release issued by the Élysée Palace.
Amid the US' pursuit of Greenland and worries about a US military takeover, US Vice President JD Vance reportedly again hyped that Greenland is “critical” for the defense of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks. Such rhetoric is only a made-up excuse for the US' hegemonic territorial claims on Greenland, a Chinese expert said on Friday.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will make a two-day visit to Japan's Nara prefecture early next week for summit talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday expressed gratitude to China for condemning the US aggression against Venezuela and the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, according to a post Rodriguez published on Instagram.
Two Chinese think tanks on Thursday jointly released a research report on Japan's nuclear capabilities amid Japanese right-wing forces' expanding of nuclear ambitions, warning that Japan has the capabilities to develop nuclear weapons within a relatively short timeframe, calling on the international community to be on high alert to thwart any dangerous attempt to revive Japanese militarism and to jointly safeguard the postwar international order and the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.
Xi congratulates Thongloun on election as general secretary of 12th Central Committee of Lao People's Revolutionary Party
China consistently opposes politicizing and instrumentalizing human rights, opposes applying international law when it suits one's interests and discarding it otherwise, and opposes using human rights as a pretext to interfere in other countries' internal affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Thursday.
In response to a question regarding US' seizure of a Venezuela-linked and Russian-flagged oil tanker, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that the US arbitrarily seizing other countries' vessels in high seas seriously violates international law. China has consistently opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council, and opposes any actions that violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and infringe on the sovereignty and security of other countries, the spokesperson added.
When asked on Thursday about US Senator Lindsey Graham's remarks that US President Donald Trump had given the green light for a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia – a move designed to pressure countries like China, India and Brazil to stop purchasing cheap Russian oil, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded at a press conference that China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions.
China highly appreciates Russia's righteous actions in defending historical truth, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, in response to the report that Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia will keep exposing Japanese militarists' war crimes of World War II.
Combating online gambling, telecom fraud and related crimes is a shared responsibility of the international community. In recent years, China has actively cooperated with Cambodia and other countries, achieving notable results in combating cross-border telecom and cyber fraud crimes, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
On the issue of hacking, China has stated its position many times. China has consistently opposed and cracked down on hacking activities in accordance with the law, and firmly opposes the dissemination of false information related to China for political purposes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, in response to a media inquiry on media reports which claimed that a Chinese hacker group had "carried out" an attack on the email systems of staff members of the US House of Representatives.
When asked about a research report released by Chinese academic institutes on Thursday which points out that Japan's continuously expanding right-wing nuclear ambitions pose a serious threat to world peace and calls on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to immediately clarify Japan's stance on nuclear weapons, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the report exposes the nuclear ambitions of the Japanese right-wing forces, detailing dangerous facts such as Japan's secret development of nuclear weapons, long-term stockpiling of large quantities of sensitive nuclear materials, and its potential to develop nuclear capabilities.
Two Chinese think tanks on Thursday jointly release a research report on Japan's nuclear capabilities amid Japanese right-wing forces expanding nuclear ambitions, warning that Japan has the capabilities to develop nuclear weapons within a relatively short timeframe, calling on the international community to be on high alert to thwart any dangerous attempt to revive Japanese militarism and to jointly safeguard the postwar international order and the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.
At a press conference held on Thursday, a journalist asked: The White House on Wednesday issued a declaration announcing that US President Donald Trump had instructed the US to withdraw from 35 non-United Nations (UN) organizations and 31 UN entities that operate contrary to US national interests, and to halt funding for organizations that prioritize global agendas over America's own priorities. What is China's comment on this?
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil posted on social platform X on Wednesday local time to appreciate China's support for the full sovereignty that the Venezuelan people have over the territory and natural resources.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the US government to pull out of 66 international organizations that the White House said "no longer serve American interests," including the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the US further retreats from multilateral cooperation, multiple media reported on Thursday.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung wrapped up his four-day state visit to China on Wednesday, culminating in attendance at Korea-China Venture and Startup Summit and a visit to the historic site of Provisional Government of Republic of Korea in China's economic center of Shanghai.
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Wednesday continued his state visit to China with a packed business and tourism agenda in Shanghai, visiting companies including Trip.com Group, Hainan Airlines and Kerry Group.
President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday visited the historic site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai, marking the 100th anniversary of the site's establishment.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China next week, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed to local media outlet CTV News on Wednesday.
Chinese Embassy in India on Wednesday reminded Chinese nationals holding Indian tourist visas to ensure at least a two-month interval between consecutive entries into India to avoid potential denial of entry, per a statement of the embassy.
During his visit to Shanghai on Wednesday, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung hailed the city as one that "best embodies the words innovation and growth," adding that it had once again confirmed the bright and hopeful future for both South Korea and China, with the entrepreneurs who are expanding the economic territory with a fierce challenging spirit serving as the sturdy bridge connecting the futures of two countries, according to a latest post he shared on X that day.
China will continue to offer mutual support on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns, such as national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, continue to support each other in pursuing development paths suited to their national conditions, jointly oppose power politics, and jointly uphold peace and stability in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday in response to a question on whether China will take additional actions to protect its interests in the Western Hemisphere considering that moves similar to US actions in Venezuela may occur upon other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
China has consistently opposed unilateral sanctions lacking a basis in international law or authorization from the UN Security Council, and opposed external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated Wednesday when addressing a question noting that recent US Department of Justice documents have dropped claims that the "Cartel de los Soles" is an actual group, while Washington has justified its military action against Venezuela by citing the alleged existence of drug cartels, and whether Chinese side plans to take any action to help secure the release of President Maduro and his wife.
In response to a question regarding how China will take further action or provide further support, as the response from the Chinese side so far seems to mainly refer to diplomatic support, but for countries like Cuba and Venezuela, they might be expecting to obtain financial or economic support and commitments from China to help sustain their current economies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, "We will continue to strengthen cooperation with the countries you mentioned and other Latin American and Caribbean countries, and we will continue to support each other. As for what specific cooperation or support will be provided, I believe that needs to be jointly determined by China and the relevant countries."
China has consistently advocated handling relations between countries in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday in response to a question that the US has once again stated recently that it is considering taking military action to seize Greenland, and has again claimed that such a move would be aimed at safeguarding its national security and curbing China.
When asked to comment on the claims by US Department of State that “This is OUR Hemisphere, and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday at a press conference that dividing spheres of influence and creating geopolitical confrontation will not make a country more secure, nor will it bring peace to the world. Shared security and cooperative security are the only sustainable paths to security, she added.
Venezuela is a sovereign state and has full permanent sovereignty over all its natural resources and economic activities. The US blatantly used force against Venezuela and asked the country to "favor" America with regard to its oil reserves. Such bullying seriously breaches international law, infringes on Venezuela's sovereignty, and violates the rights of the Venezuelan people. China strongly condemns this, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
The Trump administration has told Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez that Caracas must meet the White House's demands before being allowed to increase oil production, according to a media report citing three people familiar with the plan. The report underscores that Washington's earlier framing of its actions as "tackling drugs" largely serves as a pretext, with the seizure of Venezuela's oil resources remaining the core objective — an approach some Chinese experts describe as a form of neo-colonialism and hegemonism.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho upon invitation from Wednesday to January 12, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has rejected US President Donald Trump's claims that the US needs Greenland and that it is “covered” with Chinese ships, Reuters reported on Wednesday. A Chinese expert said that Washington cannot cover up its hegemonic behavior by smearing China.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho upon invitation from January 7 to 12, and attend the launching ceremony of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges at the AU Headquarters. The visit will mark the 36th consecutive year for Africa to be the destination of the Chinese Foreign Minister's first overseas trip of the year.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expounded China's position on the Taiwan question and pointed out the regressive moves taken by Japan's current leader, expressing the hope that Finland would understand China's legitimate stance, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Cooperation should be the defining feature of China-EU relations, with partnership being their proper positioning, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
China announced on Tuesday a decision to tighten export controls on dual-use items destined for Japan, citing national security and non-proliferation obligations. Experts see the move as a lawful and necessary response to the increasingly dangerous signals from Japan in the security sphere, aimed at preventing risk spillovers and safeguarding regional peace and stability.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday strongly condemned the US' forcible seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and the subsequent "trial" against him in a US domestic court. This comes in the wake of an emergency UN Security Council meeting held on Monday, where both US friends and foes sharply criticized the American action.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and the country's top legislator Zhao Leji met separately with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung in Beijing on Tuesday, as Lee continued his four-day state visit to China that began on Sunday.
European leaders on Tuesday issued a joint statement to push back against US President Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland, saying security in the Arctic must be achieved collectively.
Recently, the US launched a military strike against Venezuela and forcibly seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. According to US media reports, the operation began with cyberwarfare. Chinese cybersecurity firm Antiy released a report on Tuesday saying that the US likely conducted cyberattacks to cause widespread power outages, thereby "opening operational channels" for subsequent airstrikes and special operations.
Following the US' sudden raid on Venezuela, which triggered concerns from many countries, some defense-focused media reported that there has been a sudden surge of US aircraft to Europe, prompting speculation of future special operations in the region. The deployment comes amid the US' Venezuela takeover fueling fresh worry about a US taking over Greenland.
No country can act as the "world policeman," and no country can proclaim itself the "international judge," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday in response to a question on how Chinese government plans to cooperate with other UN members and international community to protect Venezuela's sovereignty and security and what measures Chinese side thinks can be taken to effectively prevent the US from acting as the “world policeman.”
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claimed at the New Year press conference that challenges to the free and open international order based on the rule of law are increasing, and that discussions will be advanced with the aim of revising the three key security documents within the year. In response to a media question regarding Takaichi's speech, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Tuesday's press conference that the focus of Japan's revision of the three key security documents includes increasing defense spending, amending the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," lifting restrictions on weapons exports, and vigorously developing offensive military capabilities. This reflects Japan's dangerous trend of accelerating "remilitarization," which will inevitably undermine regional peace and stability, and the international community must remain highly vigilant, Mao said.
The US side, disregarding President Nicolas Maduro's status as a head of state, openly indicted him at a domestic court and conducted a so-called "trial," which seriously violated Venezuela's sovereignty and seriously undermined the stability of international relations. No country should place its rules above international law, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday when asked for comments on report that Maduro pleaded not guilty on all charges during his first appearance in a New York court on Monday, saying he is not guilty and is still president of his country. "The Chinese side urges the US to release President Maduro and his wife immediately and ensure their safety," Mao added.
When asked how China–South Korea relations would change after South Korea President Lee Jae-myung said Monday that he hopes ties between South Korea and China will enter a new stage, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said that China and South Korea are close neighbors and cooperation partners, and that promoting sound and stable development of bilateral relations serves the fundamental interests of both countries and their peoples.
When asked whether China welcomes South Korea to further expand its cultural exports to China in the future, and what measures China will take to promote this, Mao Ning, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated on Tuesday that both China and South Korea agree to carry out healthy and beneficial cultural exchanges in an orderly manner.
In response to question of whether the Chinese side recognizes the interim government of Venezuela led by Delcy Rodriguez and whether China will call for sanctions against the US over its forceful seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China respects Venezuela's sovereignty and independence, and respects the arrangements made by the Venezuelan government in accordance with its own constitution and laws.
The reckless remarks of a petty individual are not worthy of any comment, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated Tuesday in response to a question by a journalist from a foreign media outlet regarding the ongoing provocative visit to Taiwan region by Japanese senator Hei Seki.
The new US ambassador to Costa Rica, upon arrival in the country, made claims against China, describing it as one of the key issues facing the country, according to a local media report. Such claims reflect Washington's broader efforts across political, diplomatic and public opinion fronts to assert dominance in Latin America by creating pretexts, particularly in the context of what it had done in Venezuela, a Chinese expert said.
India has recently introduced a type of new e-Business visa for Chinese nationals, known as the e-B-4 Visa, to facilitate specific business activities such as equipment installation and commissioning. Hailed by Indian media on Tuesday as a people-centric move to reset bilateral ties amid recent diplomatic thawing, the online visa – effective January 1 – allows a stay of up to six months but takes around 45-50 days to process.
The US forcible seizing of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's partners and other countries at an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, according to media reports.
On Tuesday morning, the Chinese Consulate General in Osaka issued an alert to the Chinese citizens after three earthquakes jolted Japan within 20 minutes the same day, according to the consulate general and the Xinhua News Agency.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday reportedly visited Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Prefecture, an act that quickly drew controversy after images circulated online showing her carrying a photograph of former prime minister Shinzo Abe while crossing the Uji Bridge over the Isuzu River at the entrance to the shrine's Inner Sanctuary.
All countries should respect the development paths chosen by the peoples of other nations, and abide by international law as well as the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, with major countries taking the lead in doing so, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung in Beijing on Monday.
Venezuela's Maduro arrived at federal courthouse in New York for first court appearance, two days after the US forcibly seized the president and his wife in a surprise attack, multiple media reported on Monday.
While the US military attacks against Venezuela on early Saturday morning and its forcible seizure of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have drawn condemnation from the international community, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's response, which avoided criticizing US actions, sparked criticism in Japanese political circles and among netizens.
In the 19th installment of the special series “Decoding the Book of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China,” the Global Times (GT), along with the People's Daily Overseas Edition, continues to invite Chinese and foreign scholars, translators of Xi's works, practitioners with firsthand experience, and international readers to delve into the logical connections between the four global initiatives and the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, and to discuss their practical significance and contemporary value. In the 17th article of the "Scholars' Perspectives" column, the Global Times (GT) spoke with Xu Bu (Xu), President of Institute of International Development and Security Studies（IIDSS), Jiangsu University, former president of the China Institute of International Studies and former member of the United Nations Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism.
After launching a surprise attack on Venezuela on Saturday and forcibly seizing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) turned his sights on three other Latin American countries — Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico — issuing threats against them.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung jointly attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela which can be said as a clear example of the “Monroe Doctrine,” with the US side asserting that the Western Hemisphere is its sphere of influence, and whether this action would affect China's Latin American policy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that, regardless of international changes, China has always been a good friend and partner to Latin American and Caribbean countries.
China calls on the US to ensure the personal safety of President Maduro and his wife, immediately release them, stop its attempts to topple the Venezuelan administration, and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to a question about whether there has been any exchange between China and the US regarding Venezuela.
The US' actions clearly violate international law and the basic norms of international relations, as well as the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. China calls on the US to ensure the personal safety of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, immediately release the pair, cease attempts to subvert the Venezuelan regime, and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday when asked whether China has any plan to propose specific measures in response to the US' violation of international law and infringement upon Venezuela's sovereignty, and in what specific ways does China intend to address the forcibly seizing of President Maduro, Beijing Daily reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung in Beijing on Monday.
China and South Korea are close neighbors and cooperative partners, and under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China hopes the visit will play a positive role in further advancing the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to media inquiries about China's expectations and more information for the China-South Korea leaders' meeting to be held today, as well as China's position on North Korea's ballistic missile launch on the day South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in China, a move that violated the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said Monday in Beijing during a business forum that South Korea and China need to expand cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), beauty and cultural products, according to Yonhap News Agency. He also likened the economic and trade ties between the two countries as “ships that sail on the same sea in the same direction.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Monday.
When asked to respond to US President Donald Trump's reported claims that “we do need Greenland” and one of the reasons he offered is that Greenland is “covered with” Chinese ships, Chinese Foreign spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that we urge the US to stop using the so-called “China threat” as an excuse for self-seeking purposes.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China firmly supports the status of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, opposes any acts that violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter or infringe upon other countries' sovereignty and security, opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, and opposes external forces interfering in the internal affairs of Latin American countries under any pretext. He made the remarks in response to questions regarding that US leader has threatened to intervene in Colombia and Cuba following a US military operation against Venezuela, and how China would respond if the US challenges its interests in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Xi congratulates Doumbouya on election as president of Guinea
The Seventh Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue was held in Beijing on Sunday. Both sides issued a joint press communiqué on Monday.
All countries should respect the development paths chosen by the peoples of other nations, and abide by international law as well as the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, with major countries taking the lead in doing so, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin in Beijing on Monday.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from Sunday to Wednesday, bringing with him about 200 South Korean business leaders, the Xinhua News Agency and South Korean media reported on Sunday. The four-day trip marks Lee's first to China since taking office in June last year and the first trip by a South Korean president since 2019.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to China, said on Sunday during a gathering with Korean delegates, “While there have been various diplomatic achievements, the full restoration of South Korea-China relations, which had been in retreat for a long time, is the greatest achievement and a significant accomplishment.” He also said that there remain boundless opportunities for cooperation, according to media reports.